| MATCHUP | Utah Jazz | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-22 | 19-17 |
| Where | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC Sports BA | |
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Celtics and Clippers, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Jazz have lost 6 of their last 8 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 120.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 127.1 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.9 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 24.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Ace Bailey is dishing 1.5 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors beat the Hornets, lost to the Thunder, and they’ll play the Clippers next. The Warriors have won 5 of their last 7 games.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 115.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 28.7 points and 4.3 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 19.7 points and 4.9 assists. Brandin Podziemski is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonathan Kuminga is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 82.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 10 games at Chase Center.
- The Warriors have won each of their last nine home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Jazz following a home loss.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Warriors have lost eight of their last nine games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Warriors’ last 12 night games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Jazz’s last 10 games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (27.1).
- The Warriors rank 30th for points in the paint per game (42.1) this season.
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.5).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.3).
Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Injury Report
The Warriors will be without Seth Curry and Draymond Green. Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and De’Anthony Melton are questionable.
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang, Ace Bailey, and Walker Kessler. Keyonte George, Jusuf Nurkic, and Lauri Markkanen are questionable.
Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Warriors should win this game, but they’re also an old, banged up team that’s on the end of a back to back. This isn’t an ideal spot to lay so many points. I’m not laying this many points with the Warriors, an aging team, especially if Curry, Jimmy and Draymond are out. The Jazz also aren’t as bad as oddsmakers make you believe, as they’re a profitable 19-14 ATS on the season. You can make money with the Jazz. With the rest advantage and the Warriors’ health situation, I’ll grab the points.